Middle School Language Arts Teacher

MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER 

2025-2026

OUR MISSION

Gilman is a diverse community dedicated to educating boys in mind, body, and spirit through particular emphasis upon academic excellence, athletic participation, and aesthetic appreciation. Gilman seeks to produce men of character and integrity who have the skills and ability to make a positive contribution to the communities in which they live and work. 

OUR COMMITMENT

 Educating the Whole Boy

For more than a century, Gilman’s mission has remained exceedingly focused: to unlock the greatness within each boy by educating the entire boy — mind, body, and spirit. To accomplish that goal, we provide space and opportunity for crucial learning and self-expression to take place. We believe that boys experience transformative learning when they connect disciplines, people, and ideas in ways that deepen their sense of self and serve the needs of others.

 Our rich and comprehensive program, our immeasurably talented and interesting faculty and students, and our belief in the character traits embodied by the Gilman Five — Honor, Integrity, Respect, Humility, and Excellence — combine to form the foundation of an educational environment dedicated to helping boys grow into men of character.

Community, Inclusion, and Equity

 Gilman’s commitment to community, inclusion, and equity is founded on the belief that our community is strengthened by the vibrant exchange that occurs when individuals with different backgrounds and heritages share their perspectives with one another. Through the recognition and acceptance of our many differences, we learn to appreciate and respect the complexity of the world in which we live and develop essential skills that help us forge productive relationships with those around us.

We are proud of our history as a school that has, for several generations, taken the lead on matters of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Gilman students and faculty come from many different backgrounds: 41% of students and 22% of faculty identify as people of color. We continue to build on that legacy through our steadfast commitment to inclusion and equity initiatives on local, state, and national levels. 

OUR SCHOOL

Gilman School is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade private independent day school for boys. Set on a 57-acre campus in the northern part of Baltimore City, Gilman serves roughly 1,000 students in three divisions. The School has a full-time faculty of nearly 140, and the average class size is 16 students.  

POSITION SUMMARY

Gilman School seeks a Middle School Language Arts Teacher to begin in August 2025. This full-time, school-year teaching position reports to the Head of Middle School. We are looking for an educator who has a passion for teaching Language Arts and who will bring great enthusiasm to our Middle School. An ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school Language Arts/English. Candidates should have a desire to engage students with critical and creative writing opportunities, rigorous literary analyses, and a willingness to work with other colleagues to use and develop inquiry-based lessons. Candidates should also be proficient in 21st-century skills, including comfort with using instructional technology in the classroom. Other duties, such as advising, organizing clubs, and coaching/assisting with athletics are expected.

Priority Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025

Qualified applications received after the priority deadline may be considered depending on the size of the applicant pool.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

• Teach three or four sections of Language Arts 

• Coach/assist three athletics seasons at either the intramural or interscholastic level. 

• Serve as an advisor to six to eight boys.

• Be involved in the community beyond the classroom and athletic fields. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED: 

• Experience teaching middle school Language Arts 

• Commitment to equity and inclusion and the ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

• Willingness to work collaboratively

• Strong communication skills 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Gilman School follows a Faculty Salary Scale that recognizes direct years of experience and correlates to steps on the scale. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's years of experience, education, skills, and job-related responsibilities. Teaching candidates will be offered a salary between $50,000 and $70,000. Candidates with additional experience or qualifications may be offered a salary outside the range shown. 

In addition to the annual salary, Gilman School offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, and both short- and long-term disability. We offer a 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for the future.

We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, our time-off package includes two weeks of paid vacation, seven sick days, a winter break, and a spring break annually. At Gilman School, you'll find a supportive environment where your health, wellness, and professional development are valued.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• POSITION TITLE:          Middle School Language Arts Teacher 

• STATUS/FLSA:                  Full Time

• HOURS OF WORK:          TBD

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000